New York Mets RP Aaron Laffey could compete for a spot as the team's No. 5 starter in spring training, but general manager Sandy Alderson said the team wants to look at more expensive free-agent pitchers to fill the vacant spot in the rotation first. Laffey will receive an invite to spring training and could compete with RPs Josh Edgin, Robert Carson and Darin Gorski for a bullpen job, too.